Core Viewpoint - The rapid growth of the silicon carbide market has led companies in the industry, such as Tianyu Semiconductor, to pursue listings in capital markets, with Tianyu Semiconductor recently passing the Hong Kong Stock Exchange hearing and potentially becoming a mainboard listed company soon [1][9]. Company Overview - Tianyu Semiconductor is the largest manufacturer of silicon carbide epitaxial wafers in China, holding market shares of 30.6% and 32.5% in revenue and sales respectively for 2024 [1]. - As of May 2023, the company's annual production capacity for 6-inch and 8-inch epitaxial wafers is approximately 420,000 pieces, making it one of the companies with the highest capacity in the domestic market [1]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue and net profit have shown volatility from 2022 to May 2025, with revenues of 437 million RMB in 2022, 1.171 billion RMB in 2023, and a decline to 520 million RMB in 2024 [2][3]. - In the first five months of 2025, the revenue was 257 million RMB, down from 297 million RMB in the same period of 2024 [2]. - The average selling price of products has decreased significantly, from 7,924 RMB per piece in 2024 to 3,813 RMB per piece in 2025, contributing to the decline in overall revenue despite increased sales volume [2][6]. Sales and Market Dynamics - In 2023, the company sold 130,700 pieces of epitaxial wafers, a significant increase from 44,500 pieces in 2022, but projected sales for 2024 are expected to drop to 78,900 pieces due to global trade tensions [2][5]. - The company’s revenue from other sales and services has increased from 8.8% in 2022 to 12.6% in the first five months of 2025, indicating a diversification in revenue sources [3]. Production Capacity and Expansion Plans - Tianyu Semiconductor is expanding its production capacity, with a new production base expected to add 380,000 pieces of 8-inch silicon carbide epitaxial wafer capacity by the end of the year, bringing total capacity to approximately 800,000 pieces [7][9]. - The company plans to further expand production in Southeast Asia to meet overseas customer demand, although no specific timeline has been provided [7][8]. Strategic Focus - To mitigate the impact of international trade tensions, the company aims to strengthen its market position in China by focusing on domestic customer needs and enhancing customer loyalty [8]. - Despite challenges in overseas sales, the company intends to expand its global sales network by establishing sales centers in Malaysia, Italy, and Japan [8][10].

Group 1 - The company, Luxshare Technology, is planning to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to enhance its global strategy and international brand image [1] - In 2024, Luxshare Technology reported a revenue of 3.717 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.07%, and a net profit of 258 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 97.03% [1] - The main business segments include lifting machines, photovoltaic power generation, enameled wire, and silicon carbide, with enameled wire contributing 50.25% of total revenue [1] Group 2 - The company's overseas sales revenue reached 120 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 140.33%, accounting for 3.24% of total revenue [2] - The global lifting machine market is experiencing significant growth, with a market size exceeding 15 billion USD, and Luxshare's high-altitude equipment business revenue increased by 241.65% in 2024 [2] - The company is actively adjusting its development strategy by enhancing cooperation with upstream and downstream enterprises and expanding into overseas markets [2] Group 3 - Luxshare Technology has established a subsidiary in Hefei for the research and production of silicon carbide substrates, focusing on a project to produce 240,000 pieces of 6-inch silicon carbide substrates annually [3] - The silicon carbide market is facing intensified competition due to technological breakthroughs and price declines, but companies with technological advantages and strong financial capabilities are expected to dominate [3] - The company aims to address cost and supply bottlenecks in the short term while increasing R&D investment and moving towards larger 8-inch substrates in the long term [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's Q4 2024 revenue was $7.4 million, an 80.3% increase from Q4 2023, but lower than the $8.2 million reported in Q3 2024 [4][10] - Full-year revenue for 2024 was $26.9 million, an 11.5% increase from the previous year [4][12] - Gross profit for Q4 was $2 million, with a gross profit margin of 27.3%, compared to a negative gross profit of $348,000 in Q4 2023 [11][12] - The company recorded a net income of $132,000 for Q4 2024, compared to a net loss of $2.3 million in Q4 2023 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from the CBD equipment segment increased by $2.8 million in Q4 2024, driven by aerospace and industrial contracts [10] - The SDC segment saw a revenue increase of 28.8% in Q4 2024, attributed to strong demand for gas delivery systems [11] - Orders for the full year of 2024 were $28.1 million, an increase of 8.9% from 2023 [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The aerospace and defense market is experiencing ongoing recovery, with a follow-on order of $3.5 million received from an existing aerospace customer [6] - The silicon carbide market remains challenging due to global overcapacity and declining wafer prices [5][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on four key strategic segments: aerospace defense, microelectronics, energy storage, and industrial [7] - The end of life for the MesoScribe product line allows the company to concentrate on core CBD and SDC product lines [8] - The company aims to build critical customer relationships while managing expenses to achieve long-term profitability [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects fluctuations in orders and revenue levels due to the nature of emerging growth markets and geopolitical challenges [8][9] - The company is optimistic about its backlog, which was $19.4 million at year-end 2024, a 4.9% increase from 2023 [8] - Future profitability is contingent on new equipment orders and managing inflationary pressures [14] Other Important Information - The company recognized gains of $717,000 from the sale of equipment during fiscal 2024, primarily from the MesoScribe segment [13] - Working capital at year-end 2024 was $13.9 million, slightly down from $14.3 million in the prior year [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: How did the large $10 million silicon carbide coating order come about? - The order was a result of the company's development of a large volume silicon carbide CMC system for aerospace, which met a need from an industrial customer [19][20] Question: Are there other entities that might need similar solutions? - Yes, the technology is applicable to other customers in the industrial space, but demand expansion is necessary [25][26] Question: What are the prospects for new orders for PVT200 systems? - Uncertainty exists due to overcapacity and pricing issues in the wafer market, making it difficult to predict new orders [28] Question: How many major aerospace engine manufacturers are there? - There are four major manufacturers, with the company currently having relationships with three [32][33] Question: Will the company see follow-up orders for spare parts from a previous customer? - Spare parts orders have started to increase, and the company will continue to support that customer [41] Question: Are there potential opportunities in the battery materials business? - The company is exploring opportunities beyond its current customer, 1D, but the market is competitive [42][44] Question: What is the outlook for operating margins? - Margins are expected to improve, potentially exceeding 30% if overhead is managed effectively [51][57]